Winter Project: Painting Wheels
I have stock 17" S wheels that came on the Boxster that I use for Winter tires. So, when they went on it was time to repair and paint the SSR 18" wheels I use for Summer. Both the wife and I had curb rashed the front wheels so it was really a no brainer. They are for intents and purposes 2 piece wheels. The hubs are 2 part, but welded together. All I did was unbolt everything, sand it up and prime it. Here's what they looked like brand new and unmolested!
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Top coat applied and 3 coats of clear. Drying, curing reassembly and tire mounting/balancing is next!
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Nice job Uncle Bob! I think they will look great reassembled and mounted. I guess we will have to wait until Spring to see them on the car.
I like the darker color. What color is it and did you use a spray can? What torque will you use on the fasteners that attach the two parts? |
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All balanced and new tires mounted. Since these really suck at low temps, I'll wait till Spring to mount. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/CIMG1394.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/CIMG1395.jpg |
Looking forward to seeing them installed this Spring. I think the contrast between the wheel color and the car will look great!
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Well, the weather report for the next week is over 40F for lows, so I fit the new wheels on...
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Bob,
I think they look great! I've always loved that wheel and IMO the dark version looks terrific on your silver car. I really like the contrast. BTW, I don't think I've ever seen another 987 with a hardtop. Really looks good! I have a set of Michelin Pilot Sports on another set of wheels. My recollection is the tread pattern went the other way. Are yours mounted properly or am I'm just confused? ddb |
Very nice! Is that a metallic black you used? Now you just need to de-amber those side markers. :p
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Now I remember who bought that house I loved so much. I couldn't remember for the life of me!
Oh yeah, the wheels look great too! |
Nice!
Can you tell us more about your technique? How did you sand (by hand, machine, etc.). What paper/grit combos? Did you have to repair any roadrash? If so, how? What primer/paint did you use? Where did you get it? How did you apply it? |
no useful comments from me. sorry.
hey there,
just have to say that your car is looking sharp. didn't think i was going to like the rims until you showed the finished project. nice work. i know they're 18s but can you post the tire sizes and the rim offsets/widths if you know them. thanks |
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Back to the garage I go!!!.. Glad I have all I need in a nice warm garage at home http://www.discounttiredirect.com/pr...mmihzc.ang.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...p/CIMG1406.jpg I tell ya, guys. This is what I really love about forums. We all help each other. Most always in a kind and sincerely helpful way. Man, that's really appreciated, ddb!! |
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First and foremost? I super cleaned everything with an orange based cleaner 3 times to get rid of all the brake dust and road grime. Then I used Acetone to final clean before I ever started sanding anything. I used an 80 grit sandpaper wheel on a portable drill to get rid of the curb rash. I hand sanded everything down to 1000 wet starting at 400/600/800/1000 depending on how bad it was and when I was doing it. For paint I use Rustoleum...Yup From Sandable primer, Metallic Black to Clear Enamel! All from Lowes for probably $6/can. I do use a spray attachment that plugs onto the top which helps spray technique. But also important, I warm every can of paint up in warm water and double shake prior to each time I shoot. I use many thin coats. I bet there are 10+ coats on these guys! Hope that helps. Quote:
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